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Councillor Oath or Affirmation of Office Proceedings to be held at the Council Chamber, 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough Agenda
Carl Cowie Chief Executive Officer Tuesday 12 November 2024
Distribution: Public Civic Drive, Greensborough PO Box 476, Greensborough 3088 Telephone 9433 3111 Facsimile 9433 3777 Website www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au Email nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
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Councillor Oath or Affirmation of Office Proceedings
Elected Representatives
Grant Brooker – Blue Lake Ward
Naomi Joiner – Bunjil Ward
Kelly Joy – Edendale Ward
Peter Perkins – Ellis Ward
Kim Cope – Sugarloaf Ward
Kate McKay – Swipers Gully Ward
John Dumaresq – Wingrove Ward
Officers
Vince Lombardi – Acting Chief Executive Officer
Blaga Naumoski – Director Governance Communications and Community Safety
Councillor Oath or Affirmation of Office Proceedings 14 November 2024
Nillumbik Shire Council
Contents
4. Oath or Affirmation of Office and Code of Conduct Declaration for elected Councillors
Extraordinary Council Meeting Agenda 14 November 2024
Nillumbik Shire Council
Agenda of the Extraordinary Meeting of Nillumbik Shire Council to be held Thursday 14 November 2024 commencing at 5.00pm.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer will be chairing the proceedings.
Members of the public are advised the meeting will be livestreamed and recorded and the live stream and video recording will be made publicly available on YouTube and and Council’s website.
Nillumbik Shire Council respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the Country on which Nillumbik is located, and we value the significance of the Wurundjeri people’s history as essential to the unique character of the shire. We pay tribute to all First Nations People living in Nillumbik, give respect to Elders past, present and future, and extend that respect to all First Nations People. We respect the enduring strength of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of past trauma and injustices from colonial invasion, massacres and genocide committed against First Nations People. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people hold a deep and ongoing connection to this place. We value the distinctive place of our First Nations People in both Nillumbik and Australia’s identity; from their cultural heritage and care of the land and waterways, to their ongoing contributions in many fields including academia, agriculture, art, economics, law, sport and politics.
3. Apologies/Leave of Absence
Council to note any apologies by the Councillor elect group not in attendance.
4. Oath or Affirmation of Office and Code of Conduct Declaration for elected Councillors
In accordance with section 30(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, elected Councillors are required to take the Oath or Affirmation of Office. The Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020 prescribe the manner for taking the Oath or Affirmation of Office.
Once the Oath or Affirmation of Office has been administered by the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Councillors are required to sign and date the oath or affirmation before the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
Oath of Office
“I, [name], swear by Almighty God that I will undertake the duties of the office of Councillor in the best interests of the municipal community.
I will abide by the Model Councillor Code of Conduct and uphold the standards of conduct set out in the Model Councillor Code of Conduct.
I will faithfully and impartially carry out and exercise the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 2020 and any other Act to the best of my skill and judgement.“
Affirmation of Office
“I, [name], solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of Councillor in the best interests of the municipal community.
I will abide by the Model Councillor Code of Conduct and uphold the standards of conduct set out in the Model Councillor Code of Conduct.
I will faithfully and impartially carry out and exercise the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 2020 and any other Act to the best of my skill and judgement.”